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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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ASX 200 rises on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Thursday, with Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) announcing a large asset sale.

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Etherstack (ASX:ESK) shares halted as capital raising announced

| Daniel Ewing

The Etherstack share price has remained unchanged today after the company announced a trading halt and upcoming capital raising.

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Qantas (ASX:QAN) didn't rort JobKeeper, rules court

| Tony Yoo

The airline is off the hook for the way it handled the government subsidy, after losing an earlier court case…

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CogState (ASX:CGS) share price up 44% today and a mind-blowing 207% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The CogState share price is going ballistic today, up 44% in late afternoon trading. That puts the year-to-date gains at…

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Recent development sends the Antisense (ASX:ANP) share price soaring 45%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Antisense Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ANP) share price is storming high today after the company announced a positive decision on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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ASX stock of the day: Why are Netwealth (ASX:NWL) shares up 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is rocketing today, up clsoe to 7%. Here's what might be behind…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire right now...

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Share Gainers

Why the ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) share price surged 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price is surging higher on Thursday...

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Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell (ASX: OCC) share price is edging higher as the company said it has completed an important step in…

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Why the ASX 200 could be the Nasdaq of 2021

| Bernd Struben

Almost every day the financial news trumpets new record highs for the Nasdaq. Can we expect the same for the…

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Pro Medicus, Uniti, & Zip shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Service Stream, Sydney Airport, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Some things ASX investors should watch out for in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

What will the share markets bring in 2021? Here are some reasons why next year might not pan out as…

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Share Gainers

PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price doubles on ASX debut

| James Mickleboro

The PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) share price more than doubled on Thursday after completing its IPO...

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Embattled Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) sells business segment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Freedom Foods Group (ASX: FNP) share price won’t be going anywhere today, despite the company offloading its cereal and…

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Why investors are pushing the Carnarvon Petroleum (ASX:CVN) share price higher

| Bernd Struben

The Carnarvon Petroleum share price is up nearly 4% in intraday trading today. We take a look at what's driving…

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Why this broker thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price can go higher

| Lina Lim

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price hit an all-time record high this week. But this broker thinks it can…

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ASX 200 up 0.7%: Zip capital raising, A2 Milk trading halt, Sydney Airport dividend update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Citigroup picks the best ASX retail stocks to own for 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX retail stocks have been one of the surprise winners on the market in 2020, but are they still good…

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Why the a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was placed in a trading halt this morning as it looks closer…

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The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price is surging 5% higher today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has climbed 5% higher today following United States approval of a patent…

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Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price lower on dividend and traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has come under pressure today after a dividend and traffic update...

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NAB almost had $22m defrauded before man's arrest

| Tony Yoo

A NAB employee and two others are accused of trying to fleece the bank for millions. All three are now…

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Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price is rocketing 9% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Bapcor (ASX: BAP) share price has soared up 9.5% in morning trade. We take a look at why the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is storming 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is storming 5% higher on Thursday morning. Here's why investors are buying shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price is zooming 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is storming higher on Thursday after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Gainers

Here's what is driving the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is being driven higher by an update on its North American business this morning...

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Why the Adbri (ASX:ABC) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price is on the move on Thursday after announcing the go ahead of a major…

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Why 2021 may be an even better year for ASX investors

| Brendon Lau

The ASX share market is being dogged by worries of an imminent correction, but some experts believe the ASX is…

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Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is on watch after the company received a liquor licence for its…

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Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is on watch as the company announced a significant upscale to its manufacturing…

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Here's why Zip (ASX:Z1P) launched a $150 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price will be on watch after it launched a $150 million capital raising to…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Why all eyes will be on the ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) share price on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price could be one to watch on Thursday morning...

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With the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price up 222% this year, what's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price has seen gains of 222% since the first trading day of 2020. Here's the latest…

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Are ASX energy shares the best pandemic recovery play in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

Heading into 2021, all eyes are on the 'recovery trade'. Could these 2 ASX energy shares be big gainers from…

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ASX 200 rises 0.7% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) announced the merger of Lendi and Aussie Home…

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Why the BSA (ASX:BSA) share price has surged 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BSA Limited (ASX: BSA) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced a new significant contract with…

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Ex-ASX company exec jailed for blocking ACCC investigation

| Tony Yoo

Former BlueScope Steel general manager was sentenced but released after entering into a recognizance for 2 years.

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